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A lift-the-flap Christmas book by the creator of Dear Zoo

A powerful and compelling story of one woman's courage and bravery as an undercover agent in WW2 from the world's favourite storyteller.

From the internationally bestselling author Karen Swan comes her latest escapist, sweeping novel full of twists and turns, heartbreak and romance

From Vanessa Bell and Charlotte Bronte to Nina Simone and Jane Campion, here are over one hundred and forty female writers, painters, musicians, sculptors, poets, choreographers, and filmmakers on how they create and work.

When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, sailing the seven seas with a band of pirates, or walking the tightrope in a circus, the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master.Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by Joyce Lankester Brisley, a ribbon marker and a foreword by Vivian French, this beautiful hardback edition of Ursula Moray Williams's Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is a truly special gift to treasure.

A magnificent pop-up carousel book, based on The Gruffalo - the nation's favourite bedtime story!

'The plot is ingenious, and the writing as clever and tantalising as ever' Daily MailFrom Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the authors of the top ten bestseller The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl, comes You Are Not Alone - a gripping novel about a group of women who appear to have the perfect lives, but all is not what it seems . . . You probably know someone like Shay Miller. She wants to find love, but it eludes her. She wants to be fulfilled, but her job is a dead end. She wants to belong, but her life is becoming increasingly isolated.You probably don't know anyone like the Moore sisters. They have an unbreakable circle of friends. They live a life of glamour and perfection. They always get what they desire.Shay thinks she wants their life.But what they really want is hers.

Paper Moon is the thrilling ninth instalment in the Inspector Montalbano series, by Italian author Andrea Camilleri.Motionless, Montalbano waited for the surf to enter his brain and wash it clean with each breaker. At last the first light wave came like a caress, swiiissshhh, and carried away, glugluglug, Elena Sclafani and her beauty, while Michela Pardo's tits, belly, arched body and eyes likewise disappeared. Once Montalbano the man was erased, all that should remain was Inspector Montalbano - a kind of abstract function, the person who was supposed to solve the case and nothing more, with no personal feelings involved. But as he was telling himself this, he knew perfectly well that he could never pull it off. As he gets older, Inspector Montalbano is plagued by existential questions. But he doesn't have much time to wax philosophical before the gruesome murder of a man - shot in the face at point-blank range with his pants down -commands his attention. Add two evasive, beautiful women as prime suspects, dirty cocaine, dead politicians, mysterious computer codes, and a series of threatening letters, and things soon get very complicated at the police headquarters in Vigata.Paper Moon is followed by the tenth book in the Inspector Montalbano series, August Heat.

The Patience of the Spider is the eighth novel in Andrea Camilleri's wryly humorous Inspector Montalbano series.'A brother,' he said. Jesus Christ! Now where'd this brother come from? Whose brother? Montalbano had known from the start that between all the brothers, uncles, in-laws, nephews and nieces, this case was going to drive him crazy. Chief Inspector Montalbano is on enforced sick leave. But when a local girl goes mysteriously missing, the whole community takes an interest in the case. Why are the kidnappers so sure that the girl's impoverished father and dying mother will be able to find a fortune? The ever-inquisitive Montalbano steps in, to get to the heart of the matter in his own inimitable style.The Patience of the Spider is followed by the ninth novel in the series, Paper Moon.

Finding Hope at Hillside Farm is a heartwarming tale of loss, love and new beginnings by Rachael Lucas, bestselling author of The Telephone Box Library.'A heartwarming and enchanting read that reminds us of the value of patience, kindness and above all love' - Cathy Bramley'Wonderfully warm, brave and wise, it's a gentle story that steals your heart and reaffirms your hope in life' - Miranda Dickinson'A gorgeous grown-up romance where loss collides with love . . . Full of warmth, heart and humanity' - Laura KempHillside Farm, nestled in the rolling hills of the Welsh countryside, is a safe haven for Ella. Living on the remote farm, with just horses and her aunt Bron for company, Ella thinks she has finally found a place where she can forget her past and find peace.But the arrival of a small girl called Hope and her father Harry changes everything. As Ella helps the pair come to terms with their loss, she realizes that she too deserves happiness. But is it too late to find it?The perfect read for fans of Cathy Bramley, Laura Kemp and Milly JohnsonWhat readers are saying:'A story about love, hope, letting go of the past and forgiveness. This book is beautiful' 'I've just romped through this unputdownable book' 'This is a book to enjoy by the fire on a cold evening' 'There is romance, an incredible storyline and drama. You can smell the Welsh hills and feel the Welsh sunshine on your face' 'I love Rachael Lucas (gushes hugely) I am completely biased and would 100% read her shopping list if she published it!'

Do we always know what's best for our children? Danielle Steel movingly explores the highs and lows of motherhood in this compelling family drama.

Rounding the Mark is the seventh darkly humorous novel in Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series.He began swimming in slow, broad strokes. The sea smelled harsh, stinging his nostrils like champagne, and he nearly got drunk on it . . . In a fraction of a second, Montalbano realized he'd struck a human foot. Somebody else was floating right beside him, and he hadn't noticed."e;Excuse me,"e; he said hastily, flipping back onto his belly and looking over at the other. The person beside him didn't answer, because he wasn't doing the dead man's float. He was actually dead. And, to judge from the way he looked, he'd been so for quite a while. Increasingly disillusioned with his government and the world in general, Inspector Montalbano is considering retirement. He is starting to feel his age, and even his favourite restaurant has closed. But when he bumps into a dead body during a bracing swim, his detective instincts are aroused once more. Particularly when the most likely identity of the victim is a man already long buried . . .Rounding the Mark is followed by the eighth novel in the series The Patience of the Spider.

A gorgeous gift collection of action poems and rhymes for the very young, specially chosen by bestselling author, Julia Donaldson, and charmingly illustrated by Sebastien Braun.

A warm and funny story about a family where the young son is sure his Dad is a grizzly bear!

The fifth instalment in the utterly charming Woolworths Girls series, by bestselling author Elaine Everest.

An addictive debut psychological thriller for fans of Serial, Disclaimer and Luckiest Girl Alive. Soon to be a major TV series from Apple TV+.

In this sequel to the acclaimed I am a Tiger, our feisty little Mouse is accused of being an Elephant by a passing gecko and has to convince the gecko, a porcupine and a marmoset that, despite having flappy ears and a pointy nose, this Mouse is definitely NOT an elephant!

A little girl that nobody wants. A devoted foster carer who turns her life around. The moving true story from foster carer and Sunday Times bestseller Angela Hart.

An Almost Perfect Holiday is the heartwarming novel by Lucy Diamond, full of her trademark combination of humour, warmth and friendship.

The Telephone Box Library by Rachael Lucas is a heart-warming, comforting read for fans of Cathy Bramley.

A gorgeous vegan cookbook for every budget from award-winning cookery writer and anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe.

A combined book of two magnificent works by Aleksandar Hemon, presented together in a reversible single edition: the story of his parents' emigration from Sarajevo, and a book of short memories of the author's family, friends and childhood.

What do you do when your Instagram romance goes wrong and tries to find you IRL?

Big Lies in a Small Town is a moving and emotional novel from the internationally bestselling author Diane Chamberlain.

A medical mystery thriller from the master of the genre, Robin Cook.

Halloween hijinks, hauntings and hamsters in Boy Meets Ghoul by Birdie Milano, the hilarious sequel to Boy Meets Hamster.

A young woman sees her life go off the rails when she becomes involved with a gangster and a corrupt police officer in this gritty urban thriller from top ten bestseller Jessie Keane.

Compulsively readable, and utterly heartbreaking, The Distance Home is the story of two siblings who share a talent that will ultimately divide them.

A fresh and inclusive perspective on the world of drinks from bestselling author, Signe Johansen, including more than fifty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

Set in beautiful Moominvalley, where everyone is welcome - this is a colourful collection of nine amazing adventure stories about Moomintroll and his family based on the award-winning animation episodes - in which the charming Moomins and their friends encounter the hattifatteners, capture a dragon, unexpectedly move house and meet the mysterious Groke.